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Practice Point
Sentinel node biopsy – Excision
Excise all identified sentinel nodes, including internal mammary nodes, where access is possible.
All identified sentinel nodes should be excised, including non-axillary sentinel nodes, if they can be accessed and excised without increased morbidity
How this guidance was developed
This practice point was adapted from the CA 2008a guidelines (Australia). The source recommendation was based on a systematic review of the evidence conducted in July 2007 and was not graded by the source guideline authors. The source recommendation was adapted by adding 'including internal mammary nodes' and removing 'non-axillary sentinel nodes’.
Sentinel node biopsy – Excision
Practice Point
Excise all identified sentinel nodes, including internal mammary nodes, where access is possible.
Principles in action
Safe and quality care
This practice point was adapted from the CA 2008a guidelines (Australia). The source recommendation was based on a systematic review of the evidence conducted in July 2007 and was not graded by the source guideline authors. The source recommendation was adapted by adding 'including internal mammary nodes' and removing 'non-axillary sentinel nodes’.